Holland & Knight ranges up gaming observe with new expertise

The agency nabbed two former Nelson Mullins companions to strengthen its nationwide gaming and betting capabilities.

Global legislation agency Holland & Knight has welcomed Boston associate Katherine Baker and Atlanta associate Joshua Kirschner to its nationwide gaming observe.

Baker is a gaming regulatory lawyer and litigator who will lead the agency’s nationwide gaming observe. She has expertise helping purchasers within the on line casino gaming, iGaming, sports activities betting and fantasy sports activities sectors with leveraging fintech options, addressing regulatory compliance points, and navigating licensing and legislative technique issues. Baker additionally serves as gaming regulatory counsel for company transactions and has represented purchasers in gaming-related disputes in state and federal court docket.

Kirschner will function the deputy crew chief and information gaming purchasers on litigation, regulatory and strategic danger issues related to gaming operations, together with enterprise transactions, disputes and disaster administration. He has labored for media and leisure firms, know-how firms and monetary service suppliers, on line casino and skill-based gaming firms and prediction market platforms.

Leader of Holland & Knight’s authorities part, Karen Walker, mentioned: “We are eager to grow the firm’s gaming practice with the addition of Katie and Josh. They bring deep experience advising gaming clients across a wide range of gaming platforms. Together, they offer a strong combination of private practice and in‑house industry experience, along with meaningful relationships across the gaming ecosystem. Their arrival enhances our ability to support clients navigating an increasingly complex, technology‑driven and highly regulated gaming landscape, and we are pleased to have them join the firm.”

Kirschner added. “I am thrilled to join Holland & Knight and contribute to a gaming practice that takes a truly integrated approach to advising clients. The firm’s collaborative platform and breadth of experience across related practice areas create a powerful foundation for helping gaming and technology‑driven businesses manage risk, pursue growth and respond to new challenges. I look forward to working with clients and colleagues to address the strategic issues shaping the future of the gaming industry.”